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Crissy Field (SF)- various Marin Loops

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February 21, 2009
9:00 amto2:00 pm

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy various loops:

  • Route 1: Marin Headlands & Paradise Dr Loop- 48 miles with 2,580 feet climbing.
  • Route 2: Paradise Dr Loop without Headlands- 42 miles with1,840 feet climbing.
  • Route 3: Tiburon and return- 35 miles with 1,200 feet climbing.
  • Route 4: Out & Back to end of bike path at Richardson Bay- 18 miles with 600 feet climbing.

Directions to starting point via MapQuest: Sports Basement, 610 Mason Street, SF. Go to beach access parking near the bathroom building with wind sock.

Map of Rides
Crissy Field - various Marin Loops


Livermore- Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow Rd Loop

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February 28, 2009
8:00 amto12:00 pm

Note: Starting time has been changed to 8:00am.

  • Route C: Windmills of Livermore (Altamont Pass)- 32 miles with 1,700 feet of climbing.
    It is a two+ water bottle ride/adventure.
  • Route D: Patterson Pass/Corral Hollow Loop- 43.3 miles with 2,710 feet of climbing.
  • Food, beverages and restroom available at the Motorcycle Park on Corral Hollow Road.

    Directions to starting point (be there by 7:45am):
    Meet at Shopping Center at Livermore Ave and Pacific Ave…
    East bay & West Bay riders take 580E towards Stockton and in Livermore, take the Livermore Ave exit.
    Turn Right (South) at 1st light (Livermore Ave South).  Go about 2 miles and turn Left at Pacific Ave.  Bath room arrangements: stop at gas station after 580 exit, or use Emil Villas in shopping center.  Plus, at the beginning of the ride- public bathrooms available 1 mile south at sports field complex.
    MapQuest: Intersection S Livermore Ave & Pacific Ave, Livermore

    Livermore Loops


    Niles Canyon (Fremont)- Calaveras Road Loop

    || Filed under: Events
    February 14, 2009
    9:00 amto1:00 pm

    Saturday, February 14th, 7:00am ride status = This ride is still happening!

    zzz ya there, Jer 510-388-8048

    Description:
    Intermediate, hilly. Moderate traffic on Niles Canyon.
    Light traffic on scenic Calaveras Road.
    38 miles with 2,200 feet climbing

    Directions to Ride Start:
    Fremont - Bike path staging area on Old Canyon Road just East of Mission Blvd.
    MapQuest: Intersection of Old Canyon Road & Canyon Oaks.

    Route:
    -coming soon-

    Map and Elevation:
    niles-cyn-calaveras-rd-loop.jpg
    See (and print) full size map of the route by clicking on the above mini-map.

      Milage: 38 miles
      Climbing: 2,200 ft

    Below is the elevation graph.
    calaverasgraph.jpg


    Canada Rd/Hwy 92 (San Mateo)- various Peninsula loops

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    February 7, 2009
    9:00 amto1:00 pm

    Route A: Bicycle Outfitters Loop (Los Altos)- 47 miles with 2,500 feet of climbing. (and lunch at Los Altos Bakery/Deli)
    Route B: 32 miles with 1,800 feet of climbing- Portola Valley Loop.
    Route C: Woodside Bakery & Huddard Park- 15-22 miles with 500-800 feet of climbing.
    Directions to starting point in San Mateo:
    1a. From East Bay- take the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92) West, follow signs to Half Moon Bay.
    1b. From 101 South or North- take Highway 92 West (Half Moon Bay).
    2. On 92, as you approach the 280 interchange, be in the left lane still following sign to Half Moon Bay.
    3. After you go under 280, be in the LEFT lane and TURN LEFT at the 1st signal onto Canada Road.
    4. Park on either side of Canada Road on the shoulder.
    Girlie Map for Canada Road-Los Altos Loop